JayneFilm ReviewsComedy / Friday Film Review / spoof12 Comments

Young Frankenstein (1974) Genre: Comedy Spoof Grade: B+ “Ah, sweet mystery of life, at last I’ve found you!” When Mel Brooks is on, he’s fabulous and this is one of his directorial efforts which holds up for me just as well today as it did then. Over the years, I’ve ... more >

January 3, 2014

Friday Film Review: Victor / Victoria

JayneFilm Reviews20th century / Friday Film Review / LGBTQ / musical / Paris17 Comments

Victor/Victoria (1982) Genre: Romantic Comedy/Musical Grade: B+ Victor/Victoria has long been a favorite of mine for many reasons. It’s got a cast crammed with fantastic actors who inhabit their roles like a second skin, it’s funny, it’s poignant and it’s got Julie Andrews’ voice and Henry Mancini’s music all through ... more >

December 21, 2012

Friday Film Review: Bernard and the Genie

JayneFilm ReviewsChristmas Stories / Fantasy / Friday Film Review4 Comments

Bernard and the Genie (1991 BBC TV) Genre: Holiday Grade: Very cute While trying to decide on the next movie of this holiday season, I realized we were getting a bit top heavy with animation films. So a few are just going to have to wait until later. But what ... more >

December 14, 2012

Friday Film Review: Ziggy’s Gift and A Wish for Wings that Work

JayneFilm Reviewsanimation / Christmas Stories / Friday Film Review / holiday setting4 Comments

Ziggy’s Gift (1982) Genre: Holiday Animation Grade: B “Love is the answer.” Ziggy’s Gift is a 1982 TV special about Tom Wilson’s cartoon character Ziggy and his dog Fuzz trying to do the right thing. Ziggy wakes up one morning and while getting ready for the day, first hears a ... more >

December 7, 2012

Friday Film Review: Tokyo Godfathers

JayneFilm ReviewsChristmas Stories / Friday Film Review / Japan9 Comments

Tokyo Godfathers (2003) Genre: Anime Dramedy Grade: B+ Looking for a Christmas themed movie that’s not gushy or overly sentimental? Or do you like anime? Then check this one out. Three homeless people, an abandoned baby and it’s Christmas in Tokyo. Ho, ho, ho. Gin – a middle aged man ... more >

November 30, 2012

Friday Film Review: Die Hard

JayneFilm ReviewsAction/Adventure / Christmas Stories / Friday Film Review16 Comments

Die Hard (1988) Genre: Action Adventure Grade: B+ Three years ago I did a group review of some of my favorite Christmas movies. A number of you listed your own holiday standbys and for many of you “Die Hard” seems to top the list. When I was thinking about what ... more >